Short Takes: Chase Expects Small Hit From CA Wildfires / HUD Withdraws Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Proposal / Non-Agency MBS Flowing / Debt Offering From Redwood January 16, 2025 Brandon Ivey Chase expects a limited financial impact on its business from the LA-area wildfires.Read More
Residential Production Gains for Chase, Wells in 4Q January 15, 2025 Paul Muolo Originations at the two big banks increased by around 7% on a quarterly basis in the fourth quarter.Read More
Lenders See Ominous Signs on Interest Rates January 15, 2025 Paul Muolo No longer is it a given that the Federal Reserve will cut short-term rates twice this year. And the 10-year Treasury rate is elevated.Read More
HUD, PHH Settle on Servicing Convenience Fees January 14, 2025 Monica Hogan HUD alleged PHH charged convenience fees in violation of FHA requirements.Read More
House Republicans Raise Concerns About VA Servicing Program January 14, 2025 Monica Hogan Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-WI, said unelected VA officials shouldn’t have the authority to “write a $16 billion or $17 billion check” through creation of a loan-modification program.Read More
Short Takes: CFPB Warns of Underinsurance for Flood Risk / FHA Adjusts on In-Home Rental Income / Home Price Appreciation Picks Up / Homebuilder Sees Stronger Demand January 14, 2025 Brandon Ivey The CFPB suggested that First Street Foundation does a better job of identifying flood risk than the Federal Emergency Management Agency.Read More
More Shops Look to Keep Servicing January 13, 2025 Paul Muolo “The current sell-off in the bond market works against that, obviously," said one servicing advisor.Read More
California Property Insurance Coverage Seen as Sufficient January 10, 2025 Brandon Ivey Property insurance costs are expected to increase due to the LA-area fires.Read More
PennyMac Inks Large MSR Financing Deal With Citi January 10, 2025 Paul Muolo The maximum principal balance of the transaction, known as Series 2024-VF2, is $1 billion and the aggregate committed amount is $500 million.Read More
FCI Putting Emphasis on Servicing Technology January 9, 2025 Paul Muolo The non-agency servicer has 32 full-time computer programmers.Read More